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Mrs. Waldbaum from Norfolk, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Driven Toys

Help me give my students some sensory driven toys to keep at their desk.

  • $161 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My classroom is unique in the sense that my students are extremely sensory-driven. Some students like to manipulate things with their hands - different textures. Some students like to look at different patterns, lights, etc. Some students thrive on getting up out of their seats for some movement. Some students like to put items in their mouth and chew.

My goal for this project is to have my students be able to have sensory driven toys.

One student, in particular, is extremely sensory seeking. My goal is to take some of these toys, with loops, and tie them to a rope & tie it under his desk. This will allow him to have multiple sensory materials all day. Since he is so sensory seeking, he can be rough - so tying this to a rope will maintain the integrity of our toys also!

Mrs. Waldbaum Crossroads School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Waldbaum

Norfolk, VA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

7 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
B. Toys – Whirley Pop – Lights & Music Station Baby Toy with Suction Cups – 100% Non-Toxic and BPA-Free • Amazon Business $18.62 1 $18.62
Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy for Floor, High Chair, or Table - Infant Maze Toy, Bead Maze Toys For Toddlers And Babies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Cevioce Fidget Slug Toy, Sensory Slug Fidget Toy for Kids & Adults, 3Pcs Cute Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Toddler Toys|Exercise Wrist Strength & Stress Relief, Great Gift for ADHD • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
VTech Lil' Critters Spin and Discover Ferris Wheel, Green • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy, Ages 3 months + • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
24 PCS Pop Fidget Toys Its Party Favors Toddler Toys, 3 Shape Pop Keychain It Kids Toys Fidgets Packs Sensory Toys Stress Toys Party Gift for Boys, Autism Popper Toy for Girls Fidget Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Bright Starts Oball Rattle Easy-Grasp Toy, Teal - 4", Ages Newborn Plus, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
Attwood 11720-2 Hollow Braided Polypropylene Utility Line, 1/4-Inch Thickness, 50 Feet Length, Yellow • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78
Bright Starts Oball Shaker Rattle Toy, Ages Newborn + • Amazon Business $2.39 1 $2.39

Materials cost

$105.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.11

Total project goal

$160.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$160.71

3 Donors

-$150.16

Donations toward project cost

-$136.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.55

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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